Late Strannegård Goal Lifts Start to Crucial Relegation Win

Start achieved a vital away victory in their relegation fight, defeating Kristiansund 2-1 with a dramatic late goal. The win, secured by Tom Strannegård in stoppage time, offers a glimmer of hope for the struggling team. Despite the victory, Start remains at the bottom of the league table, but they have now narrowed the points difference to Kristiansund to just two.

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It is absolutely fantastic. We weren't happy with the first half, and then we came out and delivered a good second half. It's so nice.

Kristiansund initially took the lead in the first half through Sander Kilen. However, Start responded with a goal from Erlend Segberg, who showcased impressive individual skill by dribbling past multiple defenders before scoring. Segberg, however, was critical of his team's overall performance in the first half, describing it as "elendig" (miserable).

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It is a fantastic performance by Erlend Segberg! He gathered the troops right after the 1-0 went in, and now he takes charge when he does almost whatever he wants.

The turning point came in the second half when Kristiansund's Julius Juliusson received a second yellow card, leaving the home team with ten men. This red card spurred Start on, and they capitalized on their numerical advantage. After sustained pressure, Tom Strannegård found the back of the net, securing the crucial three points for his team.

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It was primarily a miserable football match and a miserable performance from us.

"It's absolutely fantastic. We weren't happy with the first half, and then we came out and delivered a good second half. It's so nice," Strannegård told TV 2 after the match. The victory marks a significant, albeit narrow, step forward for Start in their battle to avoid relegation.

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I quite agree.